The Elephants Trunk Complex (IC1396)

[Skipper Billy]

The Elephants Trunk Complex (IC1396) - Takahashi 106 EDXVi, Atik 16200, Atik EFW3 filter wheel, Baader 2" narrowband filters, Mesu 200 mount guided with SW ED72 and ASI 290 mono. Software - SGP, PHD2, processed In Pixinsight and fully calibrated with darks, bias and flats. 3 hours Ha - 2 hours Oiii and 2 hours Sii all binned 1x1 - Processed in Hubble pallet using Pixinsight. Very poor seeing and 72% moon.

 

Hi res version here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/113316085@N05/49083911368/in/album-72157675109735132/

[carastro]

Oh VERY nice David, I like the colour palette too.

Carole 

[AKB]

Aye, aye, Cap’n... that’s really classy.

I like the drama which comes from the contrast, with the colour just playing a supporting role.  A bit like an aquatint.

Tony

[Skipper Billy]

Thank you! I am trying to develop a lighter touch in my processing rather than my usual cack handed 'whack up the saturation' - 'smack in the face' results.

[MartinB]

Beautiful image with your hallmark delicate pastel colours.

[Rodd]

that has a very striking 3D effect.  Very nice.  I think a wee bit more saturation wouldn't bump you into cartoon-land, which i understand you are trying to avoid visiting.  lord knows , as a resident, I will tell you....good decision.

Rodd

[tooth_dr]

Top quality David, delicate but contrasting at the same time!

[Jkulin]

Beautiful gentle colours David, lovely taming of the stars

[ollypenrice]

Very attractive and I do prefer the Hubble when the processing keeps away from green like this.

Olly